ChainCatcher reports that SoftBank Group has agreed to acquire private equity firm DigitalBridge Group, valuing the data center investor at $4 billion (including debt). In a statement Monday, the two companies said the Japanese conglomerate will acquire the New York-listed DigitalBridge for $16 per share in cash. The acquisition is part of SoftBank's push to invest in digital infrastructure, fueling the artificial intelligence boom.
The two companies stated that the transaction represents a 15% premium over DigitalBridge's closing price on December 26. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
